The Centre Cut

For episode 15 we're starting on the subject of Pot Still Irish whiskey, this is a big one for the two of us and it will be a lifelong Centre Cut subject so think of episode 15 as gently stepping into the world of Pot Still whiskey in Ireland.

We also come back to our usual run of the show and spend the second half of our conversation speaking about our thoughts on music along with some favourites of ours, our musical chats are also something we want to expand on in future episodes.

Hello there folks welcome to our first episode including a guest and what a way to start, we’re joined by Brian O’Connor (Not related to Mike) of brianswines.ie on the subject of Natural wine

Wine with Brian is going to be part of a new series and we’re absolutley buzzing to keep coming back to the subject and learn more on the Natural wine world as we go, Brian is an absolute gent and his passion for what he does comes across with every word so tune in have a listen and enjoy.

This week we're speaking in a very basic sense about Whiskey maturation and about how Christmas seems to be getting a little sooner every year.

This week we speak about some whiskey memories involving specialist whiskey bars, annoying people and tasting through some old and new stuff together.

Today we talk about Irish whiskey 'bonding' both historically and in modern times followed by a little tiptoe into Psychedelics.

Welcome back everyone and thank you for coming back after our little break, today we're talking about Irish Poitin, bootlegging and the weather.

Today we're onto the subject of what people think about Irish whiskey at home and overseas then we share some thoughts on being honest with ourselves.

After a little break we're back talking about Spain, Airports and footwear.

Today we begin a series of episodes that touch on Scotch whisky but take a close look at the use of peat in the scotch whisky industry “Smoky scotch” in particular.

The idea of having a specific series on other spirit types outside of ireland is something we’re going to hopefully trial more going forward but here is the first in that range folks, enjoy.

Here we are now, Episode 7.

Today we are speaking about celebrities in the spirit business at home and abroad alongside a nice discussion on the big question "what is a hipster?"